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SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY,
KOLHAPUR.
B
Accredited By NAAC
(2010)
M. Phil / Ph. D. Course Work Syllabus
Subject : Library and Information Science
Faculty : Social Science
From June 2010 Onwards
(Subject to the modifications to be made from time to time)
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Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Department of Library & Information Science
M.Phil. / Ph.D. Course Work Syllabus
The course work of M. Phil. / Ph. D. programmes primarily intends to develop
the professional abilities and skills of researchers and LIS professionals
working in Academic, Public, Special Libraries and similar Library Systems
and Information / Documetation Centres. In particular, it enhances and enriches
their professional knowledge and research insight as well.
The M. Phil. / Ph. D. Course Work Consists of Four Parts as Undaer
A) Three Theory Papers of 100 Marks Each . Total Marks : 300 Marks
B) Seminars : 02
: 50 Marks
C) Dissertation
: 200 Marks
D) Viva-Voce
: 50 Marks
A. Three Theory Papers : 100 Marks Each
M. PHIL AND PH.D COURSE WORK
Compulsory Paper
COMMON SYLLABUS FOR
SOCIAL SCIENCES (ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE,
HISTORY, JOURNALISM, MASS COMMUNICATION),
COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT,
EDUCATION, LAW, AND WOMEN STUDIES
Year of Implementation: from June, 2011
Paper –I (Compulsory)
Research Methodology, Quantitative Techniques, and Computer Application
Preamble:
Research at M.Phil. / Ph.D course is essential for the subjects (i.e. History,
Economics Commerce, Women studies and Journalism etc.). It finds selection to the
problems in the field as well as equip the students with research theory and skills for conduct
of research at doctoral, post doctoral levels and undertake need based research projects and
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for the development of the society as a whole. The transaction tools like; discussion, group
work, seminar, use of web resources, library resources can be used for teaching the paper.
The course work of this paper will be taught in total 60 contact hours/days. Each unit
will be taught in 15 contact hours/days. The contact hours allotted to each unit are adjustable
to the total contact hours.
The course work for M.Phil./Ph.D is categorized into four components;
(a) Research Methodology with 30 marks’ weightage
(b) Quantitative Techniques with 30 marks’ weightage and
(c) Computer Application with 20 marks’ weightage
(d) Practical on QTs and Software application with 20 marks’ weightage.
(Important Note: Teaching can be shared by couple of Departments; means the Department,
which is unable to teach this paper, can send their students to other Departments with
request to a particular Department and a copy sent to the University office. While doing so
the number of students in the combine class should not go more than 50.)
Unit- 1: Fundamentals of research
(a) Basic principles of research
(b) Theory building, facts, concepts, constructs and definitions
(c) Valuable and its attributes
(d) Ethics in research
(e) Preparation of proposal
(f) Review of literature, formation and types of hypothesis and testing of the hypothesis
(g) Research designs, sampling designs, methods, techniques and tools of research
(h) Creativity, innovation, originality and advancement of knowledge and application to
the society
Unit- 2 Communication and evaluation of research
(a) Report writing and the writing of research papers
(b) Presentation of research proposals
(c) Evaluation of research report
(d) Presentation of research : Oral and Written (abstracts/synopsis)
Unit- 3 Quantitative Method
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(a) Use of quantitative method in research
(b) Types and sources of data
(c) Data analysis for specific type of data
(d) Tabulation and graphical representation
(e) Central tendency
(f) Dispersion
(g) Correlation
(h) Regression
(i) Use of chi square
(j) Steps involved in applying chi—square test
(k) Non parametric or free distribution tests
(l) Testing of hypothesis for non parametric data
Unit- 4 Computer application for research
(a) Word processing
(b) Data processing
(c) Graphical processing
(d) Use of web-2 tools for research
(e) Use of excel
(f) Use of SPSS
(g) Use of graphical software
(h) Use of multimedia tools
References
Gupta S.C, Fundamentals of Statistics, Himalaya Publication House, Bombay
Rajaram V. (1996), Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
Sanders D.H. (1981), Computer Today, McGraw Hill, New York.
Sinha P.K. (1992), Computer Fundamentals, BPB Publications, New Delhi.
Engalhart Max D. (1972), Methods of educational Research, Rand McNally and Company,
Chicago
Coburn Peter and others (1982), Practical guide to Computers in Education, Addison
Wesley Publication Company, California
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Entustle, N.J. (1974), The Nature of Educational Research, Educational studies, A third
level course, Methods of Educational enquiry, Block 1, The Open University Press, Walton
Hall, Milton Kenya.
Galtung Johan, (1974), Theory and Methods of Social Research, George Allan and Unwin
Ltd., New Delhi
Kothari C.R.,(2008), Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, Wiley and Eastern
Ltd., New Delhi,
Mason Emanual J. and William J. Bramble (1978), Understanding and Conducting
Research, Aplications in education and the Behavioral Sciences, McGraw Hill Book
Company, New York
Mouly George J. (1964), The Science of Education Research, Eurasia Publishing House,
New Delhi
William Philip at. Al (1973), Evaluation and Assessment of educational Studies: A third
level course methods of educational enquiry, The Open University Press, Walton Hall
Blethaley Buckinghamshire
Mariampolski H.(2001) Qualitative Market Research – A Comprehensive Guide Sage
Publication, India Ltd, New Delhi
Black Thomas (2001), Understanding Social Science Research, Sage Publication, India Ltd,
New Delhi
Fern Edward F.(2001) Advanced focus Group Research, Sage Publication, India Ltd, New
Delhi
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Paper II RECENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
SCIENCE (COMPULSORY)
Objectives:
1. To create understanding among the students about the emerging role of
ICT.
2. To give an extensive exposure to the application of ICT in LIS.
3. To create friendly acquaintance with the converging technologies.
Unit I: Information and Communication Technology(ICT)
Origin and Growth.
Information Technology and its components.
Communication Technology and its components.
Role of ICT in the Development of LIS centers.
Unit II: Types of Networks and Security measures.
Types of Network & Network topologies.
Network Components: UTP, Optical Fibers, Ethernet, Network
interface card, Hub, Routers, modems and requirements of Wi-fi.
Planning of computer network in Library and Information centres.
Network security measures.
Unit III: Relational Database Management Systems(RDBMS)
Introduction and concept of RDBMS.
DBMS vs. RDBMS
RDBMS software; Proprietary and Open source.
Interfaces for RDBMS using SQL.
Development of database using MySQL.
UNIT IV: Internet
Internet based services.
Types of Internet Connectivity
Web browsers.
Web Servers and its functions
Search Engines
Website design using HTML/XHTML
Blogs and RSS Feeds.
Internet Security
Use of Internet in LIS.
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UNIT V: Digital Library (DL)
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Hardware and Software for DL
Content creation for DL
Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Issues.
Digitization and preservation.
Development of DL using Greenstone/Dspace
Important DL projects in the world and India.
Paper III : MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY SYSTEM
NOTE : Any one of the Optional Papers given below with 80 marks of
University examination + 20 marks of Presentation on a review
of published research papers from the National / International
journals on the concerned specialized areas.
Paper III : MANAGEMENT OF ACADAMEC LIBRARY SYSTEM .( OPTIONAL)
Objectives :
1. To train the students to become effective Library System Managers.
2. Acquainting the students with emerging management skills and
techniques useful for Academic Libraries.
3. Familiarizing the students with the analysis and utilization of
resources in Acadamic Libraries.
Unit I : Schools of Management Thought
Principles of Scientific Management
Historical Overview of Management
Recent Managerial Philosophies and Practices
Unit II : Human Resource Management in Academic Libraries
Recruitment and Organizational Structure of staff.
Job : Deseription, Analysis and Evaluation
Motivation and Human Relations
Discipline, Grievances and Perfomance Evaluation.
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Unit III : Financial Management in Academic Libraries
Resources Mobilization and Methods for Formulation of Budget
CBA and Cost Effectiveners
Budgetory control and Outsourcing
Unit IV : Management of Physical Resources in Academic Libraries
Planning of Library Building : Features and Standards and Space
Management
Furniture and Equipments
ICT Infrastructure
Organization of Collections ( Print/Non-Print)
Library Services and Products
Paper III : MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM.
(OPTIONAL)
Objectives :
1. To train the students to become effective Library System Managers.
2. Acquainting the students with emerging management skills and
techniques useful for Special Libraries.
3. Familiarizing the students with the analysis and utilization of
resources in Special Libraries.
Unit I : Schools of Management Thought
Principles of Scientific Management
Historical Overview of Management
Recent Managerial Philosophies and Practices
Unit II : Human Resource Management in Special Libraries
Recruitment and Organizational Structure of staff.
Job : Deseription, Analysis and Evaluation
Motivation and Human Relations
Discipline, Grievances and Perfomance Evaluation.
Unit III : Financial Management in Special Libraries
Resources Mobilization and Methods for Formulation of Budget
CBA and Cost Effectiveners
Budgetory control and Outsourcing
Unit IV : Management of Physical Resources in Special Libraries
Planning of Library Building : Features and Standards and Space
Management
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Furniture and Equipments
ICT Infrastructure
Organization of Collections ( Print/Non-Print)
Library Services and Products
Paper III : MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
(OPTIONAL)
Objectives :
1. To train the students to become effective Library System Managers.
2. Acquainting the students with emerging management skills and
techniques useful for Public Libraries.
3. Familiarizing the students with the analysis and utilization of
resources in Public Libraries.
Unit I : Schools of Management Thought
- Principles of Scientific Management
- Historical Overview of Management
- Recent Managerial Philosophies and Practices
Unit II : Human Resource Management in Public Libraries
Recruitment and Organizational Structure of staff.
Job : Deseription, Analysis and Evaluation
Motivation and Human Relations
Discipline, Grievances and Perfomance Evaluation.
Unit III : Financial Management in Public Libraries
Resources Mobilization and Methods for Formulation of Budget
CBA and Cost Effectiveners
Budgetory control and Outsourcing
Unit IV : Management of Physical Resources in Public Libraries
Planning of Library Building : Features and Standards and Space
Management
Furniture and Equipments
ICT Infrastructure
Organization of Collections ( Print/Non-Print)
Library Services and Products
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B. Seminars : 02
: 50 Marks
Every student will present 02 Seminars of 25 marks each; viz. one on
theory related papers and one on Review of Literature on published research in
the relevant field.
C. Dissertation
: 200 Marks
D. Viva-Voce based on Dissertation : 50 Marks
Equivalences to the Old and New Papers
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
Paper No. and Title of Old
Paper
Paper I : Advanced Research
Methods and Techniques
Paper III : ICT Application
in Library and Information
Science
Paper II : Information
Resource Management
Paper No. and Title of New Paper
Paper I : Advanced
Research Methods and Techniques
Paper II : Recent Trends in
Library and Information Science
Paper III : Management of
Library System
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The Medium of Instruction shall be English
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The Student should write the Answers in English
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The Student has to Secure Minimum 40% Marks in Theory
Papers ( I, II and III) to Complete the Course Work.